Childcare options in Roslyn

Ruahine Roslyn Kindergarten places wellbeing at the heart of our curriculum.

Children are supported through authentic experiences to explore and become increasingly curious of their world, to make connections with people, places and things, to take risks and make mistakes. They are supported to discover different ways to be expressive as well as strategies to learn to cope with big feelings. They are encouraged to play an active role in deciding the direction of their learning. This recognises their ability to lead their own learning and the power of learning through play.

Teachers acknowledge the critical role of those who are important in the child’s world. Ongoing conversations allow us to get to know our whānau/families, their aspirations for their child as well as their values and beliefs. Our relationships are built upon honesty, respect, and trust. Collaboration with parents and whanau supports children to navigate learning and development within a safe environment that is sensitive and affirming of the individual, their culture and values that they bring with them from home.

“Embracing and celebrating diversity is something we think is super special here at Ruahine Roslyn Kindergarten and so important as we endeavour to empower a new generation of children who have great strength and pride knowing and preserving their identity and having the openness to accept and value others that have different beliefs to their own.”

We are proud and committed to being an Enviroschool. This means we commit to a long-term sustainability journey where tamariki connect with and explore the environment, then plan, design and take action as Kaitiakitanga/guardians and protectors of the land.

Ruahine Roslyn Kindergarten is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 2.30pm throughout the year, except statutory holidays.  A Kindy Club operates during our association term breaks as we recognise some parents may struggle to find alternative care - ask at the kindergarten for details.

Three, four and five year old's may attend our kindergarten up to 30 hours at no charge, a fee of $2.50 (inclusive of GST) is in place for tamariki under 3 years of age - ask our Head Teacher for a copy of our Terms of Trade.

Palmerston North Early Learning Centre is a safe, homely and nurturing environment where strong foundations are created for your child’s future.  

• Your child will be inspired by our rich array of play-based experiences in our open plan indoor environments.
• Outdoors, our vegetable and herb gardens provide us with tasty kai. We are now enjoying fresh fruit from our Orchard planted with the help of our community. 
• We are proud to hold a Healthy Heart award for our commitment to early learning, health and wellbeing. 
• We are part of the Enviro Schools programme working towards our Silver award. We are creating sustainable changes as we care for our place.

Convenience

Our aim is to create the best conditions for your child's learning, wellbeing and care. We also know how important it is to give you the convenience you need and reassurance that your child is in safe hands. Our central Roslyn location, loving team and tailored environment are all waiting to be discovered by your whānau.

Extended hours and Storypark - our online parent communication tool, are just some of the ways we try to make things a little easier for parents. Local excursions and fun activities are just the beginning when it comes to being the best we can be for your child.

Engaging environment

Our happy and nurturing environment will inspire, stimulate and empower your child to learn in their own unique way. The outdoor spaces challenge and excite the imagination, while our spacious and light filled indoor areas offer room for reading, rest, and engaging indoor learning experiences. Our children love painting, waiata and the many natural play areas they have to discover.

Connecting with the outdoors

We only know who we are, by knowing where we come from. That's why building a strong connection with nature and our local community is so important. We believe it helps your child develop a sense of belonging and identity and positively influences their learning experiences.

We're so lucky to have so many wonderful options on our doorstep here in Palmerston North. We grow our own vegetable and herbs in our garden and go on community excursions to the local library, visit Bunnings, do some community walks and school visits.

Puddleducks' Nursery & Preschool Featherston Street

Our Featherston Street Nursery and Preschool caters for children aged 0-5 years with spaces for up to 80 children. We are conveniently located next to the Kauri Health Centre, and within close proximity to Palmerston North Hospital and the city centre.

Our centre is custom built creating an amazing learning space for your child/ren. We are a vibrant hub of learning where children are encouraged to follow their interests and ideas with the support of our fantastic teaching team. Our research driven programmes deliver the highest quality learning in a welcoming and inclusive setting. You will notice the leading edge design of our centre that creates a light, airy, homely atmosphere with well-designed spaces throughout each room. We have a beautiful central courtyard that provides an outdoor type play space all year round, even in those wet, winter months.

All meals are provided (morning tea, cooked lunch, afternoon tea, late snack). These meals are nutritious and very popular with the children with vegetarian, gluten free and other special dietary needs catered for.

Lalanga Moui Tongan Early ChildLalanga Mou'i childcare centre in Palmerston North operates as a not-for-profit charitable trust. It provides education and care for children from babies and up to five years of age. The programme is based on a total immersion Tongan language model within a Christian ethos. The centre is governed by the Talakaepau 'O e Meliniume Society Incorporated and a management committee of Lalanga Mou'i, which includes the centre manager and all the staff.hood Centre is a childcare centre in Palmerston North. We are licensed for 45 children.

Alphabet Academy has two unique locations in Palmerston North, one located in Roslyn, 525 Featherston Street and one located in Cloverlea, 237 Tremaine Avenue.

Each of our centres are vibrant, clean and spacious. They are places children want to be in that support play, imagination, invention and exploration. We have a wide range of materials and modes to support our children's development, learning and extension.

At both centers, we provide safe and nurturing spaces for babies and infants. Spaces allow for them to learn in unique and exciting ways while teachers cater to each child's individuals natural rhythms. The toddlers and young children spaces are designed to foster creativity and develop working theories for making sense of the natural, social, physical and material worlds.  While children are in separate spaces there is flexibility to allow children to flow between rooms, in particular for children with siblings in each of the rooms.

Our Roslyn Centre boasts a homely feel for babies and infants while still being light and bright. When you enter the over two’s room you will be greeted with floor to ceiling windows out to their specially designed play area and bike track.

In addition to each of these Childcare Centres the Team at Alphabet Academy has access to the Vision Complex building located at 237 Tremaine Avenue which has a large auditorium, in which our children love having mid-winter movie sessions on the big screens. As well as this our children have access to the dance studio and we are developing a dance program for our children so we can make the most our of the spaces we have available to us. 

Te Kōhanga Reo

The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.

Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.

Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.

The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:

• total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
• whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
• accountability
• health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.

The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:

• security in te reo Māori
• a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
• whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
• greater respect and appreciation of each other.

Te Kōhanga Reo

The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.

Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.

Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.

The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:

• total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
• whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
• accountability
• health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.

The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:

• security in te reo Māori
• a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
• whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
• greater respect and appreciation of each other.

Te Kōhanga Reo

The kōhanga reo movement is a unique initiative based on total immersion in Māori language and values with the aim of passing on Māori culture to future generations.

Kōhanga reo emphasise the revitalisation of the culture through te reo Māori and are dependent on the active participation of the whole whānau. The kaupapa of kōhanga reo aims to strengthen whānau capabilities in cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political matters. Education, health and wellbeing are inherent within all aspects of the kaupapa. The prime focus is the whānau – its collective development, growth, accountability and wellbeing set within a Māori cultural context.

Kōhanga reo do not regard tamariki in isolation, but as important members of the whānau. The kōhanga reo philosophy is that tamariki will benefit when whānau successfully operate according to the kaupapa. Tamariki are an integral part of whānau development.

The following key goals are the foundation of te kōhanga reo kaupapa established in 1982:

• total immersion in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga in daily operations
• whānau decision-making, management and responsibility
• accountability
• health and wellbeing of mokopuna and whānau.

The key goals of te kōhanga reo assure that there will be:

• security in te reo Māori
• a supportive, caring environment for mokopuna
• whānau (collective) sharing of responsibilities, knowledge and expertise
• greater respect and appreciation of each other.